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She also posted a picture of the two of them sat on two deck chairs, leaning in together, proving that they have always been as close as they are now.

Another image shows a fresh-faced Gemma wearing a graphic T-shirt and white shorts as she leans into the camera posing for a sweet snap.

The 63-year-old mother of the reality veteran (pictured) told the Sunday Mirror she believes the trolls who target Gemma are just 'jealous of her' and have nothing better to do with their time

Throwback: Joan has also shared a selection of throwback photographs of Gemma, 37, from when she was a young girl through to her teenage years, as she reflects on her childhood being tormented by bullies

Sweet snap: She also posted a picture of the two of them sat on two deck chairs, leaning in together, proving that they have always been as close as they are now

Joan's claims come after Gemma reportedly launched into an explosive rant where she claimed she was a 'f**king star' compared to her co-stars who are 'not up to her TV level'.

In an alleged unearthed secret recording, which was likely taken during her time on Celebs Go Dating, it appeared to show Gemma refusing to go and film in Wales with three unnamed girls and that show bosses can have her £60,000 fee back.

The reality star, who has made headlines recently for her apparent diva behaviour behind-the-scenes at Dancing On Ice, seemed to be saying she makes her co-stars 'look good on camera'.

Back in the day! Another image shows a fresh-faced Gemma wearing a graphic T-shirt and white shorts as she leans into the camera posing for a sweet snap

'Diva': Gemma reportedly launched into an explosive rant where she claimed she was a 'f**king star' compared to her co-stars who are 'not up to her TV level' (pictured in January 2019)

She said during the alleged recording obtained by the Sun: 'Have me hanging around to film with three girls that are clearly not up to my TV level, don't put me in scenes with them girls.'

Gemma added that the show was about her attempts at finding love and she didn't want to have to listen to the other celebrities' experiences.

She continued by telling whoever she was having the row with: 'I'm a f**king star you can't have me hanging around all day.'

Celebs Go Dating: In an alleged unearthed secret recording, which was likely taken during her time on Celebs Go Dating, it appeared to show Gemma refusing to go and film in Wales (pictured during her time on Celebs Go Dating)

Kicking off: Gemma added that the show was about her attempts at finding love and she didn't want to have to listen to the other celebrities' experiences (pictured during her time on Celebs Go Dating)

Growing tearful, Gemma then appears to demand to know what she is hanging around for again, before admitting that the dating show is not right for her.

She becomes exasperated and tells the person she is arguing with that they don't film the show the way she is used to, and after filming TOWIE all year, she refuses to hang around for anyone.

Attempting to leave, Gemma adds that she isn't sticking around and if they want to film her then they can come to her native Essex, rather than Wales.

Raging: The 37-year-old TOWIE star has made headlines recently for her apparent diva behaviour behind-the-scenes at Dancing On Ice (pictured on ITV show in January)

Before finally appearing to leave the confrontation Gemma said: 'How can I not be on screen I'm the best one on the show? Take your 60 grand back, I'm out of here, bye.'

On her way out of the situation Gemma added that if they were planning on using the footage from the argument then she would break the mic they had been using.

MailOnline have contacted Gemma's representatives for comment.

Candid: Growing tearful, Gemma then appears to demand to know what she is hanging around for again, before admitting that the dating show is not right for her (pictured in January 2019)